Within the context of the liberal arts environment, High Point University’s Neuroscience Program provides students with interdisciplinary curricular options that range from the generalized to the specialized, and that prepare them for a wide variety of post-baccalaureate goals within their field (e.g., careers in biomedical research; professional programs in the health sciences, such as medical school). Within our curricula, special emphasis is placed on science as a process, supported by a conceptual understanding of basic principles in neuroscience. To this end, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities are abundant, both within classrooms and teaching laboratories and through original research. As a result, our curricula foster within students not only the knowledge base, but also the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills that prepare them for success in their future careers and for leadership roles within society.
Degree Requirements | Credits |
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Major Requirements | 58 |
University Core Requirements | 50 |
Electives | 20 |
Total | 128 |
Course | Course Title | Credits |
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BIO 1500/1501 | Principles of Cell Biology/Lab | 3/1 |
BIO 2001 | Principles of Genetics/Lab | 3/1 |
CHM 1010/1011 | General Chemistry I/Lab | 3/1 |
CHM 1020/1021 | General Chemistry II/Lab | 3/1 |
PSY 2000 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
First Year Take the above Foundation Courses Second Year Take the Foundation Courses from the following list below |
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BIO/PHS 3061/3061L | Integrated Human Physiology/Lab | 3/1 |
CHM 2510/2011 | Organic Chemistry I/Lab | 4 |
CHM 2520/2021 | Organic Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
NEU 3010 | Principles of Cellular Neuroscience | 4 |
STS 2020, STS 2910, PSY 2100 | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistical Analysis with SAS Applications orStatistics for Psychology | 4 |
Third and Fourth Year Take the Upper-Level Elective Courses from the following list below |
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NEU 3011 | Neuroanatomy | 4 |
Select one 3000 - or 4000 - level BIO course. This course must have a lab component. | ||
BIO/PHS 3061/3061L | Integrated Human Physiology/Lab | 3/1 |
BIO 3000 | Cell Biology | 4 |
BIO/NEU 3010 | Principles of Cellular Neuroscience | 4 |
BIO 3011 | Neuroanatomy | 4 |
BIO 3030 | Vertebrate Histology | 4 |
BIO 3040 | Microbiology | 4 |
BIO 3050 | Advanced Genetics | 4 |
BIO 3061 | Integrated Human Physiology | 4 |
BIO 3071 | Human Anatomy and Embryology | 4 |
BIO 3080 | Vertebrate Natural History | 4 |
BIO 3110 | General Botany | 4 |
BIO 3120 | Zoology | 4 |
BIO 3210 | Tools for Biotechnology | 4 |
BIO 3220 | Parasitology | 4 |
BIO 3230 | Medical Entomology | 4 |
BIO 3250 | Health and Ecology Applications of GIS | 4 |
BIO/GBS/ENV 3300 | Global Change Ecology | 4 |
BIO/GBS 3350 | Emerging Infectious Diseases: A World Perspective | 4 |
BIO/GBS/ENV 3450 | The Hidden Face of Ecuador | 4 |
BIO 3460 | From Lab to Plate: Agriculture and Public Health of the Philippines | 4 |
BIO/ENV 3470 | Life Across Space and Time: Global Biodiversity and Conservation | 4 |
BIO/WGS 3500 | Biology of Women | 4 |
BIO/ENV 3600 | Aquatic Biology | 4 |
BIO 4010 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
BIO 4020 | Ecological Plant Physiology | 4 |
BIO 4030 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
BIO 4040 | Ecology | 4 |
BIO 4050 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy | 4 |
BIO 4060 | Immunology | 4 |
BIO 4065 | Virology | 4 |
BIO 4070 | Endocrinology | 4 |
BIO 4090 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
BIO/ANA 4100 | Human Microanatomy | 4 |
BIO 4444 | Independent Study | 1-4 |
BIO/ANA 4900 | Advanced Human Anatomy | 4 |
Choose 8 credits from the following list of courses: | ||
NEU 4200 | Neurogenesis | 4 |
NEU 4210 | Molecular Neuroscience | 4 |
NEU 4290 | Current Topics in Neuroscience | 4 |
PSY 3520 | Sensation & Perception | 4** |
PSY 4610 | Drugs & Behavior | 4** |
PSY 4620 | Clinical Neuropsychology | 4** |
No more than one PSY course from this list can be counted toward the major from the list above. Fourth Year Take the Senior Capstone Experience from the following list |
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NEU 4250 | Journal Club: Advanced Topics in Neuroscience | 2*** |
Course Descriptions |